Things Fall Apart, 2020
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2020
Creator
- Berrios, Michael (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
59 pages (59 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Things Fall Apart is a narrative film that aims to realistically represent, onscreen, the human experience of grief, regret, divorce and the consequences of adolescent anger. It follows a Millennial consultant, Landon, whose father, Rich, suddenly dies from a heart attack. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Landon's relationship with his father was strained because of his actions during Rich's divorce to Landon's mother. Landon resents Rich's handiness with tools and optimistic outlook on life, attributing these characteristics to Rich's inability to reconcile with Landon's mother and his pursuit of a romantic relationship with a woman named Debbie. As he processes his grief, Landon experiences a climactic flashback where Rich implores Landon to be more optimistic, and a fistfight breaks out between the two men. By the end of the film, it is clear that Landon has a deeper understanding of himself and regrets not nurturing his relationship with Rich." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
59 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu